Adega means wine cellar in Portuguese, and this fact is reflected in the decor of this restaurant, located in the heart of Newark's Ironbound district. After my eyes adjust to the dim light, I see that we're surrounded by stucco-and-stone walls, faux grapevines, and copper and brass light fixtures. Once we sink into the plush, upholstered banquettes, I realize this is the perfect place for a romantic, atmospheric dinner.

The menu is a combination of Spanish and Portuguese dishes. My favorite appetizer is a dish of tiny, tender cockles in a spicy garlic-wine broth sparked with cilantro. Meaty fried frogs' legs with garlic and sliced chorizo sausage with garlic are also delicious...

Of the main courses, I love the filet mignon na Pedra, slices of tender raw beef that arrive with a hot marble stone on which you cook them; accompanied by mustard and garlic butter for dipping, it's a wonderful meal to share. Broiled salt cod with green peppers, which comes surrounded by boiled potatoes, is flaky and flavorful. Paella Valenciana, loaded with lobster, shrimp, clams, chicken, cubes of pork, and chorizo sausage, is also good. Many dishes at Adega Grill are covered with so much stuff, it can be difficult to find the main ingredients. This is true of the broiled filet mignon with brandy and mushrooms and the salty veal with mushrooms, both served with mounds of crisp Spanish potatoes and vegetables.

Few of the dessert list's nineteen choices are made on the premises. The flan is made here, though it's heavy and not worth the calories. Try instead the lemon tartufo, which strikes just the right balance between sweet and tangy, or the chocolate molten center.

To Receive Discount:To take advantage of all the wonderful discounts at Adega Grill, customers must visit the Adega Grill at 130 Ferry Street in Newark or call 973.589.8830 for reservations. Present the voucher below along with your Newark Light Rail, NJ TRANSIT bus, rail ticket or transportation receipt when purchasing your tickets.

Discount offers are:

Happy Hour Monday thru Thursday 3-6PM at Adega Bar & Sidewalk Cafe

Monday thru Wednesday 12% OFF in the Adega Grill "restaurant part"

Monday thru Wednesday 12% OFF meals and non-alcoholic beverages from 12PM to 5PM

Directions To Adega Grill by Rail and Light Rail: Take the Northeast Corridor, NorthJerseyCoast Line, Raritan Lines or the Newark Light Rail to Newark Penn Station.At Newark Penn Station take the Raymond Plaza East exit, make a right onto Ferry Street and walk five (5) blocks to restaurant.

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NJ TRANSIT Customer Offer

Adega Grill Voucher

Ride TRANSIT and receive all Adega Grill discount offers!To take advantage of the discount offers, visit Adega Grill 130 Ferry Street in Newark or call for reservations at 973.589.8830. Customers must present this voucher along with NJ TRANSIT Newark Light Rail, bus, or rail ticket or transportation receipt to the host at the restaurant and mention the NJ TRANSIT promotion.Without voucher, regular rates apply.Offer is not valid with any other offer or discounts.